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j" the first class to gradu-
ate from iA. C. J. C, the
Qlass 0/1924. is proud to pre-
sent to its fellow students and
friends, the Pioneer of 'Pioneers.
I?i this yearbook 1%>e have en-
deavored to ref/eff the happy
memories of our
Junior Qollege days.
'Published for
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PUBLISHED BY
The Sophomore Class
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VOLUME I
1924
o the people of \Ar\ansas Qity^
ypho have made possible our
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Mr. Irwin, one of our pioneer teachers, was
the head of the Mathematics and Science Depart-
ments in 1923. His services to A. C. J. C. were
such that he will be long remembered by the
class of '24. Among other things, we are greatly
indebted to Mr. Irwin for the art work in the
annual, and for the school song, composed for
the college and dedicated to the class of '24.
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II Classes
III Organizations
IV Publications
V Athletics
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Our two years have sped, and now we go,
Each one in his own way
To take our places in the world.
Be that whatever it may.
So we will lay aside our books,
And wander here and there
But we'll not forget A. C. J .C's nooks,
We couldn't if we dare.
You'll think of us sometimes, we know,
And we'll remember you.
Our thoughts reciprocal will flow,
Our good times we'll review.
Our deepest thanks we wish to give
To our faculty before we go,
And we fondly wish where'er you live
You'll meet no harm nor woe.
And now farewell! the day declines,
The sun is on the wane,
The shadows fall, the curtain drops —
We break our school days chain.
Adieu
EDMON Q. BROTHERS
Education and Biology
A. B. Southwestern College
B. S. Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg
A. M. Leland Stanford Jr, University.
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By Dean E. Q. Brothers
i / he citizens of Arkansas City believe in the best educational advantages for
V_^l O their young people. For many years her school system has stood second
V — / to none in the State. In the spring of 1922 it was voted to organize a Jun-
ior College in our city so that all of our young people could have the advantage
of two years' college training. It was understood that wherever educational in-
stitutions of higher learning are organized, a much larger per cent of the local
young people take advantage of the privilege than when it is necessary for them
to go away from home for the same advantages.
The college work was begun very auspiciously in September, 1922, with
somewhat over fifty students in attendance. Considerable interest was manifested
in the new work throughout the year. Last fall the second year's work was be-
gun with considerable enthusiasm by the new faculty and by both new and old
students. The enrollment was materially increased, due to the fact that two
year's work was offered, as compared with but one year's college work the first
year. The student body numbers approximately seventy-five, at present, a fair
gain, but not nearly so large a gain as we expect to have in the near future.
Time is a very essential element in organizing and establishing any type of an
institution, and especially important is it for an institution of this type which is
in a formative stage of development, about which so little is definitely understood.
The first few years will test the value and service of any organization.
We believe that the first two years have shown that the Junior College has
justified its existence as a vital unit in the Arkansas City Public School system.
Not that we are satisfied with our accomplishments (grant that we shall never be
entirely satisfied with our achievements), but because of the Junior College near-
ly two score of our young people, who, otherwise, would not have attended college,
have had an opportunity to explore a little farther into the field of the world's
knowledge. They have acquired a training that should give them a deeper appre-
ciation and understanding of some of the finer and better things of life; that will
enable them to become better citizens. Few people can be associated with good
books which represent the best thought of all ages, and with students and teachers
of high ideals and aspiration, without being elevated to a higher plane of living.
Special effort has been made to have all our college courses fully accredited
by our State University. In this we have been very successful. In addition to
the regular collegiate work, two or three short practical courses have been offered
to meet the needs of local conditions, but for which college credit is not given.
It is our sincere belief that as this institution grows, it should more and more
endeavor to offer practical courses that will meet and help solve the problems
peculiar to our local community.
Many students activities have been organized and encouraged which are
playing an important part both educationally and socially in the life of the stu-
dent body. Briefly enumerated they are: student council; glee club; both girls
and boys athletics clubs; Y. W. C. A.; a school paper, "The Pepper Box"; French
Club; and an Annual, The Pioneer. There are also frequent school social as-
semblies, and later in the year there will be given by the school a series of pan-
tomimes and a school play.
We are looking forward to a rapid growth and development of A. C. J. C. in
the next few years, and trust that we may render a genuine and a fuller service to
the people of Arkansas City, to whom we are certainly indebted for making it
possible for so many of our young people to receive this advanced training.
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Reed Fretz:
Basket Ball, '23, '24; Letter Club;
President Class '24.
Peptomists.
"Kiss Me, Caroline,'
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Christie Com-
Eva Lester:
Vice President Class '24; Y. W. C. A.
Cabinet.
Pioneer Board; Sophomore Basket
Ball; Peptomists.
Dulcy." — Constance Talmadge.
Carrie K ah leu:
Captain Varsity Basket Ball; Captain
Sophomore Basket Ball.
President Athletic Club; Treasurer
Class '24; Y. W. C. A.; Peptomists.
Vice President Class '23; Spanish
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"The Ramblin' Kid." — All Star
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Irene Lewis:
President Y. W. C. A.; Pepopaters;
Assistant Editor Pioneer.
"The Life of the Party." — Irvin S.
Cobb.
Stedman Chaplin :
Basketball '23, '24; Letter Club;Pep-
tomists.
"To The Last Man." — Paramount.
Beulah Bohrer:
Pepopaters; Y. W. C. A.
"The Eternal Three." — Claire Wind-
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Floy McAlpine:
Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Club; Pepo-
patcrs.
"Buried Treasure." — Marion Davies.
Charles Linnen:
Basket Ball '23, '24; President Fleur
de Lis; Letter Club; Peptomists.
"The Love Piker." — Anita Stewart.
Lucile Wright:
Y. W. C. A.; Pepopaters; Sophomore
Basket Ball; Athletic Club.
"The Misleading Lady." — Bert Lytell.
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Vice President Y. W. C. A.; Varsity
Basket; Athletic Club.
"A Ladi/ of Quality." — Virginia Valli.
Leland Miller :
Basket Ball, '23, '24; Business Man-
ager Pepper-Box; Business Man-
ager Pioneer.
"Why Worry." — Harold Loyd.
Evelyn Parkhill :
Glee Club; Athletic Club; Fleur de
Lis, Secretary; Y. W. C. A.; Editor
Pepper Box; Peptomists.
"On With the Dance." — All Star Cast.
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Alice Hobson :
"// Winter Comes." — Hutchinson.
Alice Biggs :
Athletic Club; Y. W. C. A.; Pepo-
paters.
"The Dangerous Maid." — Constance
Talmadee.
Hesper St. John :
Athletic Club; Y. W. C. A.; Student
Council, Secretary; President
Fleur de Lis; Pepopaters.
"The Call of the Wild." — Jack Mul-
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Y. W. C. A. Cabinet; Fleur de Lis;
Athletic Club; Glee Club; Pep-
tonrists.
"The Dangerous Age." — All Star Cast
Donald Gilbreath :
President Class '23; Basket Ball, '23,
'24; President Student Council;
Pepper Box Staff.
"Lights Out." — Ruth Stonehouse.
Freda Post:
Pepper Box Staff; Fleur de Lis;
Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Club; Glee
Club.
"Strangers of the Night." — Barbara
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Spanish Club; Pepopaters; Y. W. C. A.
Pepper Box Staff; Glee Club;
Sophomore Basketball.
"In Search of Thrill." — Viola Dana.
Ed. Wahlenmaier:
Basket Ball '23; Student Council '23;
Peptomist.
"The Bad Man." — Jack Mulhall.
Thelma Pinion:
Secretary-Treasurer Athletic Club;
Y. W. C. A.; Pepper Box Staff;
Glee Club; Varsity Basket Ball;
Peptomists.
"Flaming Youth." — Coleen Moore.
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Marion Higham:
Pepper Box Staff; Athletic Club;
Editor Pioneer; Glee Club; Spanish
Club; Peptomist; Y. W. C. A.
"Hairpins." — Enid Bennett.
Louis Vogel:
Basket Ball, '23, '24; Letter Club;
Peptomists.
"Blow Your Own Horn." — Owen
Davis,
Catherine Creveling :
Fleur de Lis; Athletic Club; Y. W.
C. A.; Glee Club; Peptomists;
Sophomore Basket Ball.
"Ponjola." — Anna Q. Nilsson.
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Athletic Club; Y. W. C. A.; Glee Club;
Spanish Club; Varsity Basketball;
Sophomore Basket Ball.
"A Temporary Husband.
Moore.
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Alan W. Dortch:
Pepopaters.
"The Drivin' Fool.
gasoline hero.
Wally Van, the
Helen McCool:
Y. W. C. A.; Pepopaters.
"The Devil's Partner." — All Star
Cast.
Marion Arams :
Glee Club; Fleur de Lis; Pepopaters;
Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Club.
"The Shiek." — Rudolph Valentino.
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ohn Wright Davis was born in Arkansas City, Kansas, December 11, 1900.
As a boy and young man he lived in Arkansas City and attended the pub-
lic schools.
During the great world war, before completing his high school education,
John heard and answered the call to serve his country. He enlisted July 1, 1918,
in the cavalry, and was in camp at Fort Oglethorp, Georgia, and Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, from which he was transferred to the artillery at Fort Sill. He was ad-
vanced to Corporal of Battery D, 57th Field Artillery. It was while he was in ser-
vice that he contracted the physical disability which ended his life, February 25,
1924, at Christ's Hospital, Topeka, Kansas.
After the war he returned to civil life and with a renewed determination, at-
tempted to complete his education. He graduate from Douglas High School in 1921,
and attended Business College in 1922. In 1922-1923 he attended A. C. J. C. going to
Washburn in the fall of 1923, at which place he attended just prior to his final
illness.
Even in his enthusiasm for Washburn, he was a booster for A. C. J. C. and it
is with reverence that the classmates of John Davis dedicate this page to the mem-
ory of one of its most loyal friends and fellow students.
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NO. THE OnCT.
OUR MOTTO : "THE WURST IS YET TO KUM'
We Started Something
Whatever the finish or the end may
be,
We started something
J. C.
we founded
In September, 1922, the Class of '24,
mostly Seniors from High School with
that thirst for knowledge still un-
quenched, prepared to take advan-
tage of the splendid opportunities of-
fered in the A. C. J. C. Here was a
chance for a college education with
all the comforts of home, advantage
of Dad's hospitality and Mother's
cooking — and we took it.
It was all new — not only to us,
but as an experimental project in the
local educational held. Mr. Heffel-
finger, former Superintendent of the
schools, was elected Dean, and to his
efforts and interest in the students
and their work, much credit is due
for the establishment of a successful
J. C. Mr. Heffelfinger resigned during
the second semester and Mr. Gilliland
was acting Dean until the close of the
year.
The other members of the Faculty
were :
Mis s Carr — Span ish
Miss McCanless — Lit. and Ret.
(Oh, you Century Hand Rook, and
1,000 word themes!)
Mr. Irwin — Chemistry. He was a
tower of endurance, for his patience
withstood the acid test every day.
Donald G. was chosen President,
and we'll say Don sails good ships of
state.
Carrie Kahler Vice President
Joe Marshall Sec. and Treas.
Getting organized was a difficult
task. Most of us didn't know what we
wanted to take and some of the sub-
jects we selected, didn't take. As to
majoring and minoring — the near-
est conception some had of those
was that a major was some one who
walked at the head of the band and
a minor was some one too young to
vote. Red Vogel still thinks you have
to serve a couple of years in the army
before you can major.
The second year the college was
very fortunate in securing Mr. Broth-
ers, of Leland Stanford, who was
formerly of this vicinity. We hope
Dean Brothers has found his work
here as great a pleasure as the plea-
sure we have experienced in working
under his supervision.
Reed Fretz was chosen President,
Eve Lester, Vice President, and Carrie
Kahler Secretary and Treasurer.
A Student Council was organized
with Donald G., President of the Stu-
dents Rody, Hep St. John and Sted-
man Chaplin as representatives of the
Sophomore Class, and Mildred Pin-
ion and Earl Sills as representatives
of the Freshman Class.
ALUMNUTS
Thelma P.: Believes in the inalien-
able rights of women — Life, Liberty
and Happiness of Pursuit.
Allan Dortch: By his Ford you
shall know him.
Lucille Wright: Born 1800 some-
thing. Brought unusual year to
Kansas. Says Tower of Pisa doesn't
lean — it's just the way vou look at
it.
Stark : Educated in Missouri, mov-
ed to U. S. A. recently — a mere boy
but a benedict.
Donald G. : Born? Yes. Wasn't
raised. Educated in a Crab Orchard.
Graduate of Sing Bass.
Mary Lawson : Our ray of sun-
shine. Says, "Give me a sack of pea-
nuts and a certain boy's tie pin and
I'll settle down for life!"
Alice Biggs: Born and has a birth-
day every year. Speaks American
and Caesar. Never seen without Hep.
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PERSONALS
Beulah Bohrer : A Conceptualist
who conceives the country convinced
by her conceptions.
Alma Smith : Knows and knows
that she knows. Which is saying she
is a good Sophomore.
Vera Mitchell: Says, "What is all
this talk about an eight hour day?"
AMONG THE CHURCHES
to
Donald G. : "Would you care
join my missionary movement?"
Thelme P.: "I'm crazy about it!
Is it anything like the fox trot?"
LOST STRAYED OR STOLEN
Having wandered from the fold,
This is all that's left to be told.
Edna Alexander — Office girl for Dr.
Zora Anderson — Fairmount.
Hazel Beekman — Santa Fc.
Ethel Butler — Peoples Store.
Nell Brown —
James Donaldson — Boxana.
Bay Flindt — Pawhuska Floral.
Doris Grove — Beed Store.
Othel Gill — Newmans.
Nina Ham — Home Nat. Bank.
Helen Lane — Pittsburg Normal.
Joe Marshall — Boxana.
Dolph Spicklemire — Bio Grande
Syncopators.
Robert Williams — Santa Fe.
POETRY
To Floy
Floy, like thy favorite flower,
Has thy race thus far been run.
Morning, evening, finds thee facing
Toward the right's progressive sun.
We have a Junior College attender,
Who is one good J. C. defender,
She will work all the day
And smile thru the fray,
Alice Hobson is the name they did
send 'er.
A. C. WINS GREAT PRIZE
The following poem was written by
Marion Adams, and won for her the
Nobel Prize for Poetry:
"When the sweet notes of the
blue bird waft in on the breeze,
And the blithe chirps of the rob-
ins are heard,
And the grass springs up green
and the buds burst and swell,
Spring has came! Oh, sing out
the glad word!
A good sport — lots of fun,
A good Indian — a dandy chum;
Quiet? Yes, but a true "find,"
"Who's all this?"
Our Editor-in-Chief — Marion Higham
This is farewell to old A. C. J. C.
Soon these ties we must sever.
But the lessons she taught and the joys
she gave,
Shall live in our hearts forever.
— F. P. '24.
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Gerald Mays Reed Fretz
Marjory Vare Thelma Pinion
Horace Vare Donald Gilhreath
Blair Hoover .Strdman Chaplin
Mrs. Hastings Nina Rice
Violet Vare Nellie Bly
Dora Dean Evelyn Parkhill
Peter Stone Edward Wahlenmiaer
Dickie Waldron Lewis Vogel
Jane Harbison Blanche Darby
Ernest Rathburn Farl Sills
Mona Rozella Knapp
COACHES
Mrs. Ralph Sowden Miss Dorothy Brandle
Mr. 0. B. Seyster
PROMPTERS
Alice Spain Alcnzo Wilson
"AM I INTRUDING?"
A. C. J. C.'s first attempt in dramatics was exceedingly well received
by a large and appreciative audience. The play, "Am I Intruding?" was
a scream from start to finish. The very satisfying proceeds from the
play were used to help finance "The Pioneer."
"Am I Intruding?" is a thoroughly modern comedy, based on a mys-
tery plot that held the attention of the audience, and ends in an unex-
pected manner.
The action hinges around the efforts of Horace Vare, a wealthy
business man, to keep from being frozen out of the Bluebird Motor Cor-
poration, in which he is a heavy stockholder. Blair Hoover, an adven-
turer, acquires some notes of Vare's when the latter is short of cash, and
threatens to ruin him unless he will sell his Bluebird stock at a low fig-
ure. Then Jerry, the eccentric son of an old friend, intrudes and settles
affairs in a satisfactory manner.
The comedy throughout the play is natural, the characters have the
little mannerisms we see about us in everyday life, and the interest is
well sustained. There was really no big star part; each person in the cast
shone as an individual.
A great deal of the credit for the successful production of the play is
due to the efiicient coaching of Mrs. Sowden, who was assisted by Miss
Brandle and Mr. Seyster.
Music between acts was furnished by the Parker Quartette.
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FRESHMAN CLASS
Nellie Bly
Vice President
Christine Werneke
Secretary-Treasurer
The Freshman class has contributed it's share in the activities of the
past year.
In both men's and women's varsity basketball teams, the Freshman
class was represented. Christine Werneke another Freshman, with her
enthusiasm and pep, made a very efficient yell leader.
However the Freshmen are to be found elsewhere than in athletics.
In the Y. W. Cabinet, in the Glee Club, in the French Club, on the Pepper
Box Staff, and in every school activity there are freshman represent-
atives.
Among the social activities have been several parties and hikes, and
last, but not least, the reception given in honor of the Sophomores.
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The student council, composed of two Freshmen, Earl Sills, and Mil-
dred Pinion; of two Sophomores, Hesper St. John, and Steadman Chap-
lin; and of a Student President, Donald Gilbreath, has met every two
weeks to discuss the problems confronting the college.
Last year the organization of a council was considered, but was not
completed, and as result, all problems and disagreements were handled
with difficulty, and with considerable waste of time. This year, an able
council of students has assumed the burden. The council has also had
charge of some excellent programs, put on in assembly. This organiza-
tion is one of the many steps of progress in the Arkansas City Junior
College.
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President Irene Lewis
Vice President Alma Smith
Secretary Alice Spain
Treasurer Mae Smith
Program Chairman Eva Lester
Social Service Chairman Nellie Bly
Social Chairman Rozella Knapp
Publicity Marion Morgan
Faculty Advisors Mrs. Johnston. Miss Clough
The Young Women's Christian Association is an organization which
is open to all girls in college. It calls to every girl, "Come and be one of
us." To be one of such a group of young women, assures congenial
friends, good times, religious inspiration, and practical training in
Christian service.
The girls of A. C. J. C. will not soon forget the splendid speakers and
important social events that have been given under the auspices of the
Y. W. The speakers and entertainers have been : Miss Osborne and
Miss Darby from Senior High; Miss Brandle from Junior High; Miss
Roelofs, National Town Secretary of the Y. W.; Reverend Busch, and
Mrs. Gardner. The social events have been: The Opening Party, the
Oyster Supper at the city Y. W. C. A., the Washington's Tea, the St.
Patrick's Day Party, the Old Maid's Convention, and the week-end at
the '"140."
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President Carrie Kahler
Vice President Alma Smith
Secretary-Treasurer Thelma Pinion
The athletic club was organized at the beginning of the year with
Mis3 Davis as faculty member. Membership is available to all college
girls who are interested in athletics. A constitution was drawn up out-
lining a point system for the purpose of earning letters. The five hun-
dred points required for a letter may be made in hiking, basketball, vol-
ley ball, tennis, baseball, track, tactics and other athletic activities.
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President Charles Linnen
Vice President Rozella Knapp
Secretary-Treasurer Evelyn Parkhill
Advisor Mrs. Johnston
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Mildred Boggs
Nellie Bly
Catherine Creveling
Ruby Fisk
Aleene Klink
MEMBERS
Rczella Knapp
Charles Linnen
Felma May
Mar:on Morgan
Ernestine Parker
Evelyn Parkhill
Frieda Post
Mae Smith
Alice Spain
Chr:stine Werneke
Formed early in the year, "La Fleur-de-Lys" has become a flourishing or-
ganizaion of French students, and has had a most profitable and successful year.
The fleur-de-lys, the national emblem of France, was chosen as the insignia of the
society, whose aim is to promote an interest in conversational French, as well
as to develop an appreciation of French art and literature.
The club has met on the first and third Mondays of each month, at the homes
of the members, to enjoy French games, readings, short plays, talks, music, and
conversation. Several clever social events have also been arranged. At different
limes during the year, the society has presented in chapel special dramatic uro-
grams, one of the best received being a series of French pictures portrayed in
costume.
Mrs. Johnston, as sponsor, has at all times displayed a deep interest in the wel-
fare of "La Fleur-de-Lys," and to her the society is greatly indebted for the insDir-
ation and guidance that have made it possible for this group to become a leading
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This year marks the beginning of a Girl's Glee Club in Junior Col-
lege. Since its organization it has met once a week for instruction in the
music hall. Under the able supervision of Mr. Feldman, it has pro-
gressed exceptionally well, considering the small number of girls who
have been able to take part.
During the year, the Glee Club has furnished numbers for various
entertainments. A special musical program was given as an accompani-
ment to the Easter Pageant. Numbers have also been given in the
College and High School assemblies.
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The Sophomore Class met late in the first semester and voted to go
die limit in order to have a year book to which they could book with
pride.
To Marion Higham, Irene Lewis, Leland Miller, and Eva Lester fell
the task of producing A. C. J. C.'s first annual.
The staff, and especially the business department, had no small dif-
ficulty in getting started. There was no money with which to meet the
bills. Later in the year, however, enough money was forthcoming to
enable the staff to lay plans for a sixty-four page book.
All in all, the staff with faithful cooperation of the students and
faculty, has produced a year book with sixty-four pages; (a page for
each one of the students enrolled), and did it without the aid of any or-
ganization outside of A. C. J. C.
Those who contributed articles to The Pioneer are:
Rozaella Knapp
Catherine Creveling
Alice Biggs
Alma Smith
Audra Wooldridge
Evelyn Parkhill
Carrie Kahler
Floy McAlpine
Nellie Bly
Ferida Post
Donald Gilbreath
Mr. Stark
Mr. Brothers
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T ? clitor-in-Chief Evelyn Parkhill
Assistant Editor Blanche Darby
Business Manager Alonzo Wilson
Assistant Business Manager Leland Miller
Athletic Editor Donald Gilbreath
Exchange Editor Charles Linnen
Joke Editor Frieda Post
Literary Editor Virginia Spenceu
Society Editor Thelma Pinion
Ark Light Beporter Marion Hicham
(First Semester Frank Bartlett
Sophomore Beporter: (Sccond Semester Christ.ne Werneke
Last year, the only college publication was the "Profiteer," three copies of
which were laboriously typewritten, mounted, and posted on the bulletin board
toward the close of school. Much credit for the success of the venture is due to
the efforts of Mr. Irwin, whose Chemistry classes edited the "Profiteer." This
year, the High School print shop offered its services to the college, and after a
name contest was held, the "Pepper Box" was established, and a staff organized
in September. Alma Smith submitted the winning name, and received a year's sub-
scription free.
Working under great handicaps, and a discouraging lack of interest regarding
the paper, the staff has been able to establish very little more than a mere founda-
tion for future classes to build upon. Most of the present staff members have been
hampered by having had no previous training or experience in journalistic work,
and have therefore had to stumble along as best they could, trusting largely to
luck. There is a great need for a journalism class in the college. It is hoped that
such a course will be offered next year, thus creating a source of training and
material for future members of the Pepper Box staffs.
Owing to the limited facilities of the print shop a four-page paper was the
largest that could be printed, and that but four times during the year — but the
Pepper Box will soon outgrow that size, and will become a much bigger and better
paper. As the college grows, the college publication will naturally broaden its
interests, and it is hoped, will develop into a full fledged weekly.
The last issue of the Pepper Box was a Booster number, featuring, besides cur-
rent news, write-ups of the work offered in each department of the college, and
a review of important events during the year.
The Pepper Box has the honor of being the first and only Junior College publica-
tion in Kansas, so no matter how humble its beginning has been, A. C. J. C. has
right to feel proud of its first efforts to establish a school journal.
The outgoing staff leaves its best wishes for a larger and greatly improved pa-
per next year, and leaves also the hope that the student body will become fully
awake to its duty in regard to its official college publication, "The Pepper Box."
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Riff, raff, ruff,
Riff, raff, ruff,
Team, Team!
Pretty hot stuff.
Rah, Rah, Rah,
Rah, Rah, Rah,
Rah, Rah, Rah,
Team! Team! Team!
Christine Werneke
Cheer Leader
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A Song for A. C. J. C.
I. Bring your voice and all together sing a ripping tune
Of the joys that now are passing, making mem'ries mightly soon;
Make it zip your little heart strings down inside where heart strings
grow,
For the friends, the sports and hikings, even studies;
don't you know.
II Life will have its moons and dreaming slipping by too soon,
And the years will have their sweetest mem'ries terminate
in June;
But who wants to sigh and sorrow? Spread that smile and sing
away,
And the world can't help its growing extra mellow day by day.
Chorus:
Oh, here's to A. C. Junior College, jolly friends and college ways,
And the joys we would be missing had we missed the college days,
Oh, come on, then, and pass the greeting to the folks we should be
meeting,
With a genuine, everytime, A. C. J. C. good old greeting.
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When the season opened, Coach Stark had eight candidates for the squad, two
of whom had never played basketball in high school, and none of whom received
a high school basketball letter. From this raw material, Stark fashioned a team
that beat, at least once, every Kansas five it played.
With the aid and encouragement of Dean Brothers, Stark scheduled games with
the strongest teams available. Some of the schools had from fifty to two hundred
men from which to choose their basketball players. Surely it is no small honor
to win against such odds as well as A. C. J. C. did.
It is most unfortunate that six out of the eight varsity men graduate this spring.
Wells and Bays are left as a nucleus for next year's squad. However the team of
'24 has established a record to which the College may always point with pride.
THE SEASON'S GAMES IN BRIEF
A. C. J. C 30 — Chilocco 24
A. C. J. C. 12 — Southwestern Freshmen 24
A. C. J. C 22 — Parsons Junior College 23
A. C.J. C 23 — Iola Junior College 17
A. C. J. C 44 — Fort Scott Junior College 19
A. C. J. C 17 — Iola Junior College 26
A. C. J. C. 38 — Parsons Junior College 19
A. C. J. C 15 — Tonkawa Prep 20
A. C. J. C. 21 — Southwestern Freshmen 18
A. C. J. C. 9 — Tonkawa Prep 29
A. C. J. C. 30 — American Legion 23
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A. C. J. C.'s percentage 545
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GILBREATH
"A man with a great amount of in-
herent ability."
Don played out of his natural posi-
tion at forward, but continued to be
the high point man at center.
FRETZ
"Clever handling of the ball, and
ability to get behind his guard for a
basket, gave him a berth on the
team."
WELLS
"Green timber in the beginning, yet
the last of the season found him
the aggressive floor worker of the
team, a determining factor in the
scoring, and a bulwark of strength
on the defense."
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"A little inexperienced, yet speed,
aggressive floor work and the ability
to play guard, forward, or center
made him a most valuable asset to
the team."
VOGEL
"A whale on the defense." His abil-
ity to break up his opponents' of-
fense and take the rebounds from
their basket, made him a favorite.
LINNEN
"Small, but an excellent defensive
guard." He has a habit of being just
where the opposition doesn't want
him. His uncanny eye for long
baskets makes him a dangerous op-
ponent.
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Much interest was shown in interclass basketball this winter by the
girls of the college. In the final interclass game, the Sophomores came
out victorious over the Freshmen. From the players of these two teams,
a varsity team was selected. The game which was scheduled with New-
kirk resulted in defeat for the "Tigeretes."
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Mr. Renn (in economics): "Now just suppose that I didn't have any
clothes — and suits were selling at .$75.00. Do you think that I would
buy a suit at that price?"
Don. Gilbreath — "Well if you didn't, the Law would make you."
Mr. Feldman (at Glee Club praetice) — "Sing! Sing" he cried, nod-
ding his head and waving his baton frantically.
Mildred to Felma — "He must think we're a bunch of convicts."
Jewell — "What shall we do?"
Willard — "I'll spin a dime. If it's heads we'll go to the game; tails
we go to the library; and if it stands on edge we'll study."
Reed — "When I was a baby I swallowed a needle, and in three
months it came out through my elbow."
Red — "That's nothing, I swallowed a tack the other day, and it made
nails in my shoe."
Rozella: (making candy) — "I want a spoon."
Red — "I'm game."
Mr. Brothers — "What is the height of your ambition?"
Mr. Renn — "Oh, she comes almost to my shoulder."
Mr. Stark — "How are you going to get rid of the parenthesis?"
Jewell — "Erase them."
'Tis said that absence conquers love,
But Oh, believe it not,
For Renn has been here six long months.
Yet — she is not forgot.
Evelyn — "Want to hear something real catty Freida?"
Freida (Stopping her work) — "Yeah."
Evelyn — "Meow-ow-ow."
Mr. Brothers — "Your answer is as clear as mud."
Geraldine P. — "Well, that covers the ground, doesn't it?"
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I've a story to tell of my students wise,
Who always won the coveted prize
Of a teacher's love, and found affection,
Which is not out of place in this connection.
Tho' day by day, I've drilled and drilled
On History, Economics, Government, and still,
To cdl my pleadings they turn a deaf ear,
And as a result took an "F" at the end of the year.
But this is all a case of pure digression,
For they'll all be great in their profession.
Fact about the matter I'd like to add,
That my students aren't altogether bad;
And furthermore, let me say
They'll make their mark in this world some day.
I wish them well what e'er they do,
For I know their names will appear in Who's Who.
But nevertheless, they'll all be great
And some day steer our Ship of State.
OLD STORIES
Two excuses with age are corroded,
Reason and justice in neither does chime,
One is, "Didn't know you assigned it."
The other is, "Didn't have time."
Alice S. — "My career at college is like an open book."
Nellie — "Illustrated with cuts, I suppose."
Christine W. — "What did you like best about the circus, Brownie?"
Glen B. — "Oh ! ! The Elephant. It was simply wonderful to see him
pick up buns with a vacuum cleaner."
Mr. Feldmann — "Now let's try the second verse without the words."
Rozella — "But I don't think I deserve an absolute zero."
Mr. Renn — "Neither do I, but it's the lowest grade I'm allowed to
give."
Audra W. — "Say, you ought to see my pictures! They are really
pitiful looking."
Eva L. (absent mindedly) — "I'll bet."
Mr. Renn — "How many know that Gov. Davis died this morning
at 10:00?"
Pug Davis immediately raised his hand.
Mr. Renn — "Well, he didn't."
Iola coach to Stark — "Boys, didn't your coach come with you?"
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